Cut-To-Order Checkerboard Tile
A Classic Tile Design
Checkerboard floors have always been a hallmark of striking interior design, seamlessly blending classic elegance with bold visual interest. At GENROSE Stone + Tile, we’re elevating this timeless aesthetic with a custom touch: our innovative checkerboard program allows you to transform any 12” x 24” rectified porcelain tile from our collections into a 12” x 12” format, giving you the freedom to create a personalized checkerboard look that perfectly suits your space. Ready to be inspired and create your checkered tile in three simple steps?
Explore the endless possibilities by browsing our catalog, website, or one of our showroom locations. Choose from stylish collections featuring luxurious marble, minimalist concrete, and more! Whether you’re aiming for a contemporary look or something timelessly elegant, we have styles to suit every space.
Pair bold contrasts, subtle tones, or complementary shades to craft a checkered pattern that aligns with your vision. With the guidance of our design consultants, you’ll discover the ideal color combinations to match your unique style and elevate your project.
Any 12” x 24” rectified porcelain tile can be cut into 12” x 12” sizes, ensuring perfect coordination with other tile formats and finishes from your favorite GENROSE collections.
WITH OUR CUSTOM CUTTING PROGRAM, THE POSSIBILITIES FOR CHECKERBOARD-INSPIRED DESIGNS ARE ENDLESS.
Whether designing a chic café, a vibrant retail space, or a serene residential retreat, our team is here to help you bring your vision to life. Explore the beauty of checkerboard and harlequin patterns with the versatility of 12” x 12” rectified tiles, and let your space tell a story of timeless design reimagined for today.
The Classic Design Pattern Reimagined for Today
When bringing your design vision to life, consider key elements like Color and Contrast, Size and Space Perception, and Pattern. These factors not only enhance the beauty of your checkerboard tile, but also personalize and elevate the space it defines.
Color plays a pivotal role in the impact of your checkerboard design. High-contrast combinations like black and white or navy and ivory deliver a bold, dramatic statement, perfect for making your floor the focal point of the room. Alternatively, softer, complementary pairings—such as pastel shades or muted earth tones—create a more subdued and harmonious effect, ideal for spaces that prioritize tranquility or understated elegance. With endless options for color combinations, you can tailor your checkerboard pattern to reflect your unique style and the atmosphere you wish to create.
When designing with tiles, the dimensions you choose can significantly influence the look and feel of a room. In small spaces like powder rooms or entryways, 12” x 12” tiles can create impact without overwhelming the area. In contrast, larger spaces such as open-plan living rooms or commercial lobbies, if the scale of the tiles is smaller for the space it can create a pattern that appears more complex.
The 12” x 12” format is easier to handle during installation, reduces the number of cuts required for complete layouts, and ensures precise pattern alignment. This versatile tile size is particularly beneficial in residential and commercial projects where proportion and functionality go hand in hand.
While both checkerboard and harlequin patterns feature alternating tiles, they differ significantly in style and impact. A traditional checkerboard pattern is characterized by squares arranged perpendicularly to the walls, creating a grid-like design that emphasizes structure and symmetry.
The harlequin pattern, on the other hand, offers a dramatic twist. By tilting the squares 45 degrees, the pattern takes on a diamond-shaped layout that introduces dynamic energy and movement to the design. This style is particularly effective in spaces where you want to draw the eye diagonally or break up linear architectural elements.
Creative details can further elevate your checkerboard floor, adding depth and personality to the design. Consider framing the checkerboard pattern with a contrasting border to create a polished, tailored look. Borders can define the edges of the pattern, draw attention to specific areas, or provide a transition between adjoining spaces, making the floor a true centerpiece of the room.
A clipped checkerboard floor design is a variation of the classic checkerboard pattern, where the corners of the squares are “clipped” or cut off, creating an octagonal shape for each tile. The clipped sections are often filled with smaller contrasting tiles, such as squares or diamonds, to add visual interest and a more intricate design.
We understand choices can be challenging to make. With the guidance of our GENROSE design consultants, you’ll discover the ideal style and color combinations to match your vision and elevate your checkerboard tile project.
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